Democratic Republic of Congo

“The desks, the benches, the doors and the windows were used as firewood by armed groups. They broke down the walls separating the classes, and the rest collapsed. Now the children in the classes can hear the voices of two teachers at the same time.” -Kiyago, a teacher who is taking part in a Children in Crisis teacher training programme.

Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo has destroyed homes, hospitals and schools. The Eastern region of the country has been most severely affected with 80% of families having to flee their homes. This has disrupted children’s education and, since many qualified people have left the country, there is a significant lack of skilled teachers.

Children in Crisis in DRC

Children in Crisis is improving the quality of primary school education in the remote high plateau region of South Kivu in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

• Working in partnership with local organisations Eben-Ezer Ministries and Pef-Pafij, Children in Crisis is rebuilding five schools which will provide secure, permanent classrooms for over 800 children to learn in.
• 400 teachers are being trained in basic teaching methods, lesson planning, peace and health education. The teachers are taught to make lessons more engaging by encouraging the children to participate.
• Children in Crisis is supporting the production of plays which are performed in churches and other community spaces to promote the importance of girls attending school.